July 7, 2014 In This IssueOur next meeting · Special Note· FCC Interclub· Off Camera Flash· Silent Film· National Comps· International Comps· Digital Playground· Photographic Trips· What’s On Pittwater· Image Mounts· Calibration· Club PatronOur Next Meeting The next meeting of the Pittwater Camera Club will be a competition evening on Monday, July 14th commencing at 7.45 pm.The subject for the evening is ‘Open’ and our judge for the night is the past President of the FCC, Carol Newton.Please send your two (2) digital images to Mike at gladwest@tpg.com.au before 8.00 pm Sunday, July 13th.We look forward to seeing you then. Special NoteThe rules of entry for printed images to the FCC Interclub, which is coming up shortly, (and for all other external competitions) is listed below. Although these rules do not apply to our monthly comps, please keep them in mind if you wish to have your images considered for selection at a later date.

Thickness of mount is not to exceed (3mm) i.e. the thickness of one matting board mount.

Any (thin) backing cardboard behind the matted mount must be the same size as the matted mount, smaller, thick backing can leave indents when prints are stacked damaging other people’s images.

No velcro, no sticky tape, no loose labels, or sticky residue is to remain on the back of your entry. These can cause irreparable damage to the surface of other people’s prints.

Ensure your image is very securely stuck to the matting board – Blue Tack is not suitable.

FCC InterclubThe annual FCC Interclub will this year be held on October 26th. Entry opens on September 1st and closes on September 19th. Our selectors will be calling for entries in August, more details on that at a later date. Off Camera FlashWe had a terrific night last week discovering the delights of flash photography. Many thanks to Malcolm Fackender whose presentation was inspiring to us all. As yet I have not received his updated notes on the presentation, but his previous notes can be found via the Resources tab on our website. Silent FilmThe silent film festival classic ‘The Great Dictator’ starring Charlie Chaplin will be presented at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden on Thursday August 7th 2014 at 10.30am, morning tea from 10.00am. The film is a completely restored version on Blu Ray with the original sound track. The program runs for approximately 124 minutes in total. As this is a long film, there will be a short intermission. The proposed finish time of the film is approximately 12.40pm. Light refreshments will then be served. All in all it is an interesting and lovely way to spend the day. You are welcome to stay and enjoy the Wildflower Garden after the film. As numbers are limited please contact the office on 02 9424 0353 or by E Mail on: kwg@kmc.nsw.gov.au , if you wish to attend. National CompsThe Sydney International Exhibition of Photography Closing Date: 28th July - http://www.siep.org.au/

Redlands Camera Club National Comp Closing Date: Aug 4th - http://www.redlandscameraclub.org.au/exhibitions.html Parks, People, Planet – Awesome Photo Competition Closing Date: Sept 30th - http://www.wpcsaved.com/ Australian Photography Newsletter Lots of comps here - http://www.ausphotography.net.au/staff/Newsletters/AP%20Newsletter%20June%202014.pdf International Comps 7th International Contest of Photography NARAVA 2014 Closing Date: August 20th - www.fotodrustvo-grca.si/narava.htmlAesthetica Art Prize Closing Date: Aug 31st - www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize8th Mondial de Limours Closing Date: Sept 1st - http://mondial.photoclublimours.fr/Adriatic Exhibition PCA Photo Club Arizona Closing Date: Sept 18th – http://www.pca-exhibition.com/adriatic/home9th French Digital Tour, Circuit 2014 Closing Date: Oct 12th - http://frenchdigitaltour.comAphrodite International Online Photo Competition 2014 Closing Date: 30th Nov - http://www.aphrodite2014.iopc.photography/ Digital PlaygroundDon’t miss the opportunity to see and hear 20 world class speakers over 3 days, including Mike Langford, Jackie Rankin, Peter Eastway, Matt Granger, David Oliver – the list goes on.Book on line before July 31 and save 40%.Digital Playground will be held at Luna Park from 12th to 14th September.Register at www.thedigitalplayground.com.au/speakers-2 Photographic TripsAndrea Robinson, is someone many of us remember as a guest speaker, is now conducting photographic tours and workshops.For more info http://phototourexperts.com/tours/Antarctic Photographic Expedition with Canon accredited photography workshops with Aurora Expeditions on December 12, 2014 http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/Kimberley Photography Adventure, July 13th, http://www.ontheverandah.com.au/Digital Realism Winter Retreat, July 19th and 20th, http://digitalrealism.com.au/winter2014.htm What’s On PittwaterAnother of our members, Chris Riou of Newport Travel, has a terrific web site listing absolutely everything that is going on in the Pittwater area. The site is continually updated, so if you are running short of photographic ideas take a look at http://whatsonpittwater.com.au/wp/ For those who prefer Facebook, the link is https://www.facebook.com/whatsonnorthernbeaches Image MountsPeninsula Reflections at Warriewood very kindly supply mat boards to the club at prices that cannot be bettered anywhere. If you wish to purchase boards at any time just talk to Brian at the door. If you are unsure how to mount an image just go to our web site, click on Resources or Ctrl + click here CalibrationCalibrating your monitor is an essential part of ensuring that the image you see on your monitor at home closely resembles what the judges and members see up on the screen on a competition night. Correct calibration also helps to ensure that your printed image closely matches what you see on your monitor.The club has a calibrator that we lend out to members to assist with this. Please talk to Peter, Brian, Bill or myself if you wish to borrow the calibrator. Club PatronBrent Pearson inspires with his photography and techniques. His love of photography and his passion for sharing his knowledge serves as a great role model for fellow photographers. Visit Brent's website - Ctrl + click here